Welcome to Linux Operating System, the first course of the Linux Fundamentals specialization. By enrolling in this course, you are taking the first step to kick start your career in information technology. In the first week of the course, we will learn about the history of the Linux operating system, its unique licensing model and the major distributions that are available to use. By the end of this module, you will know how to choose a distribution, install it and login to the command line. So, let us get started!
Learning Objectives
- Describe the history of the Linux Operating System
- Define the Linux licensing model and its effect on the success of the operating system
- Describe Major Linux Distributions
- Login to a Linux Command Line
Linux Services
In the second module of this course, we will discuss the services available in the Linux operating system. We will explore many services including web servers and database servers, among others. We will look at how you start and stop services from running in the Linux operating systems.
Learning Objectives
- List the several services provided by the Linux operating system
- Describe several Web Servers available in Linux
- Describe several Database Servers available in Linux
- Start and Stop services
View, Create, Copy, Move and Remove Files
In the third module of this course, we will learn how manage files and directories in the Linux operating system. We will discuss how to view, create, copy, move and remove files. We will look at creating links for files and directories. Lastly, we will look at comparing text files.
Learning Objectives
- View, Create, Copy, Move and Remove Files
- Create links to files and directories
- Read complete and parts of files from the Linux command line
- Locate File Locations from the Linux command line
Search and Analyze Text
In the fourth module of this course, we will touch on how we can combine commands together in Linux to create automatons and build new tools.
Learning Objectives
- Filter Text Files to Produce Modified Output
- Redirect Standard Input, Standard Output and Standard Error
- Pipe Fitter output together to create advanced automations
- Use a text editor to modify a file